NY · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Patient Access Representative jobs in Rochester, NY

Patient Access Representatives in the Rochester area earn a median of $18.09 per hour, about $37,640 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $16.36 and $21.28. That ranks 98th of 386 U.S. metro areas for patient access representative pay, and 89th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Rochester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rochester.

Patient Access Representative pay in Rochester, NY

The metro median is 10% below the New York statewide median of $19.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $17.90 per hour. BLS counts about 3,240 receptionists and information clerks employed in the Rochester metro area, 6.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.00$31,20016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.36$34,0309% below U.S. median
Median$18.09$37,6401% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.28$44,26019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.88$47,59028% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 98th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 89th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 11 New York metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for patient access representative. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Receptionists and Information Clerks.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Receptionists and Information Clerks (SOC 43-4171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.09 median hour buys what $18.64 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$651
  • Per year: $32,562
  • Per month: $2,714

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Open Patient Access Representative roles in New York

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Rochester as they open.

PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Patient Access Liaison

Garnet Health · Middletown, NY

$26.44–$27.23/ hour
  • Regular Part-Time GHMC MAIN CAMPUS 1
  • Req 29379
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Hospitals in Rochester

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Highland Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unity Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unity Specialty Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Rochester Psychiatric Center
Rochester, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Patient Access Representative pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Buffalo, NY66 mi$18.29/hr276,617
Syracuse, NY75 mi$17.79/hr146,097
Utica, NY121 mi$17.41/hr63,660
Erie, PA145 mi$15.05/hr92,940
Scranton, PA158 mi$16.76/hr75,905
Schenectady, NY188 mi$19.05/hr69,495

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in New York

Patient access representatives register patients, verify insurance and collect information at the front door of care.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience; healthcare registration experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with EHR systems such as Epic

New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do patient access representatives make in Rochester, NY?

Patient Access Representatives in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $18.09 per hour, about $37,640 a year. The middle half earn between $16.36 and $21.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Rochester a good place for patient access representatives once cost of living is counted?

Rochester ranks 89th of 341 metro areas for patient access representative pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do patient access representatives work in Rochester?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester, led by Highland Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester as a patient access representative?

High school diploma or equivalent. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 2 postings$37.86/ hr$32–$44
  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 3 postings$39.79/ hr$30–$46
  • CommonSpirit HealthGRASS VALLEY, CA · 12 postings$29.68/ hr$25–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthPORT ORCHARD, WA · 17 postings$28.00/ hr$22–$39

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2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$26.84High$44

5 Patient Access postings with published pay in New York, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Patient Access roles

  1. Patient Access Concierge II– St. Peter's Hospital - Medical Imaging – FT DaysPermanent
    $18.00–$24.27/ hour
    Trinity Health · New York · posted 8 days ago
  2. Patient Access Representative - Corporate Patient Access - Per DeimPermanent
    $17.00–$22.82/ hour
    Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY · posted 8 days ago

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